Diet Filipino Food

It's not to bash on the food we grew up in and love so much but to have a better understanding and make a plan on how to eat better and healthier.

I have had my share of the so-called yo-yo diet and I realized it's because of not having a plan going into dieting.

But before that, let's take a look if we could incorporate the food we are so used to having into making it some sort of diet Filipino food.

First off the list : White Rice, and lots of it.

For us, what's a meal without white rice, right? That's the staple of our diet.

But studies have evolved about white rice causing weight gain. The starch in the rice turns to sugar which induces appetite.

I believe moderation is the key. Have you heard about using your palm as basis for food portion?

What's just enough rice for your body needs?

If you make a fist, that's the right portion of rice, pasta or noodle for you to consume.

Fried Foods

Ask any Pinoy kid as to what his favorite dish is -- most will say "Fried Chicken".

It's hard to turn away from a culture where TV commercials feature fried chicken as the ultimate treat, and Lechon feast signifying a celebration's grand standing.

But if you want to reclaim your health and jump-start your diet Filipino food plan, you need to stay away from food that are pampabata or food that makes you stay young (because you will die young if you keep on a fried food diet).

Try roasting, baking or grilling instead of frying. And take off the skin!

For meat portion size : the Palm method says if you open your hand, the size of your palm (yes, the palm and just the palm) is your perfect portion.

Salty or Sweet Meat Dishes, with a side dip of Patis (Fish Sauce) or Toyo (Soy Sauce)